Israel Hayom

On Friday, the first section of the Green Line of the Jerusalem Light Rail will be launched, connecting Malha to the city entrance and including 13 stations. The new 7-kilometer section passes through Givat Ram, the Government District, and the Malha Sports Complex.

A couple from Jerusalem entered the Palestinian city accompanied by their infant son for the purpose of shopping. The police located the three and guided them out of Area A, where they were detained for questioning. The incident joins a series of cases from recent months in which citizens entered Palestinian territories and were extracted from there.

The summer vacation has become a window of opportunity for teenagers to change their appearance and "refresh" themselves ahead of the next school year. A plastic surgery expert explains the influence of social media, warns against unrealistic expectations, and reveals the most popular procedures, as well as when a surgeon might say "no."

From August 20 to 22, train schedules in the Zevulun area will be adjusted due to planned maintenance. Several stations will be temporarily closed, with free shuttle bus services provided. Normal service is expected to resume on the morning of Sunday, August 23.

The mother is accused of locking her two daughters in their room overnight, physically abusing the toddler, and leaving them unsupervised. After the fall, the older sister carried the injured child back into the apartment. Prosecutors allege a prolonged history of neglect and violence behind the incident.

The Jerusalem District Court sentenced Nabil Shaabani to 22.5 years in prison for the attempted murder of a 74-year-old woman for whom he had worked for years. Shaabani strangled the elderly woman, robbed her, and when he returned to the scene and discovered she was alive, he stabbed her in the neck and chest. The judges: "He damaged the fragile fabric of life in Jerusalem; the events of October...

A 61-year-old passenger was partially sucked out of a plane at an altitude of about 5 km and was saved thanks to his seatbelt and the help of other passengers. Now he and 35 others are preparing a massive lawsuit against the airline. Their lawyer stated: "If he hadn't been wearing a seatbelt, he wouldn't have survived."

The KKL board of directors approved a 110 million shekel aid package for rehabilitation and commemoration in the south. Against the backdrop of Minister Amichai Eliyahu's demand for involvement in the nature of the commemoration in Kfar Aza, the fund will allocate 15 million shekels to the kibbutz and anchor full freedom of choice for the community in the agreement. KKL Chairman: "Wherever the...

Twisting corridors, elevators that only stop on odd-numbered floors, and a supermarket with obscure brands. The Prophets Tower (Migdal HaNeviim) in Haifa was intended to be the city's mall of the future, but it has become a confusing and underutilized labyrinth.

A man aged about 50 was pulled from the water unconscious this afternoon near the Coral Beach in Eilat. Bystanders began basic resuscitation efforts, and MADA teams summoned to the scene continued with advanced medical treatment. Unfortunately, despite intensive efforts, paramedics were forced to pronounce his death at the scene.

Hasia Misulovin from Omer celebrated her 106th birthday this week. She is the oldest woman in the south and one of the oldest women in Israel. A Holocaust survivor born in Lithuania, she immigrated to Israel and dedicated about 30 years to volunteering for IDF soldiers. She shares what still makes her happiest: "That the family is healthy and that the soldiers are coming home." And what is the...

An 18-year-old is charged with aggravated robbery and the fraudulent use of a payment instrument. According to the indictment, the suspect stopped a woman in a wheelchair at night, punched her, and forcibly stole her bag before attempting to use her stolen credit card in Rahat.

The Ministry of Transport and NTA report 76 million trips since the light rail's launch and the start of construction to connect to Rishon LeZion. Total travel time has been reduced to 63 minutes. The NTA chair noted that the company will continue to improve service, particularly on the Bat Yam-Tel Aviv section.

The police suspect that four young residents of Petah Tikva kicked Dayan in the head during the fight and caused the brain hemorrhage that led to his death. The four will be brought today for a remand hearing on suspicion of murder by a group. The fifth suspect is on the run, and the police are conducting a manhunt for him.

Approximately 2.5 kilograms of drugs were seized during searches in several compounds in the HaRakevet neighborhood and its surroundings. Alongside the drugs, hundreds of test tubes, scales, and equipment suspected of being used for distribution were found. Two residents of the city in their 20s were arrested for questioning.

A 29-year-old resident of Afula is accused of threatening a 16-year-old during a trip from Haifa to Tiberias. Later, he boarded another bus after him, threw a phone at him, and attacked him. The defendant was arrested, and following the investigation, an indictment and a request for detention until the end of proceedings were filed against him.

A 26-year-old woman woke up in her apartment to find a construction worker from her building committing indecent acts against her. The suspect, a 32-year-old illegal resident, fled the scene after the victim screamed. Jaffa police detectives located him hiding at a construction site, and he will appear in court today for a remand hearing.

The judge determined that new materials strengthen the suspicion that Musli is connected to the assault outside his home in Savyon and accepted the police appeal. His defense attorneys argued that no bloodstains were found on him and that he only went out to offer water to the injured man. Musli himself added during the hearing: "I called a paramedic to come and treat him."

Larry Montes, 46, who burst into a Friday night service at a Reform synagogue in Manhattan and struck a congregant, called those present "fake Jews" after his arrest. The "Forward" found posts on his Facebook page supporting Israel, and his aunt said he wanted to convert. Police had previously classified him as an "emotionally disturbed person."

An indictment was filed against a resident of the Tel Arad area who married a minor illegally, beat her during her pregnancy, and broke her phone when she tried to call for help. Her father is accused of facilitating the marriage. In a separate case, a Rahat resident is accused of bigamy.

During an arrest operation in the town of Sha'ab against those involved in shooting incidents, police found weapons and ammunition hidden on a tin shed in a children's playground. Since the beginning of the year, the police have seized more than 580 weapons in the northern region.

Police arrested two additional suspects this morning for involvement in the brawl preceding Eldar Dayan's death, following two arrests made yesterday. Investigators are determining if the suspects inflicted the injuries that caused a fatal brain hemorrhage. Two of Dayan's friends also remain in custody.

The trial of Luigi Mangione in the case of the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been postponed without a new date being set. The decision was made following the defense's claim that his conviction in the federal proceeding could lead to double jeopardy. The judge granted the prosecution several weeks to respond to the claims.

The deceased was rescued by fire and rescue forces at the scene in critical condition, and shortly after, her death was pronounced on the spot. The circumstances of the fire are being investigated. Firefighting teams continue to operate at the scene.

A survey by the Jewish People Policy Institute found that 22% of non-religious teenagers pray more and 14% read more Psalms. 46% testify that their friends observe more Jewish customs. Among the "completely secular," the opposite trend is recorded.

Two young men were fatally injured in the neck while riding motorcycles in the Delhi area during Independence Day celebrations. The incidents involved 'Manjha,' a sharp kite string, the synthetic versions of which are prohibited. Police have launched a crackdown, seizing hundreds of spools and arresting suspects.

Strengthening faith: weekly Torah lessons, separating challah, and tzitzit under school shirts — in recent years, there has been a trend of teenagers from secular or traditional homes moving closer to religion. Principals and teachers in state "secular" schools have found themselves dealing with issues they had not encountered before. Is this related to October 7, and how much have social networks...

Researchers monitored over 1,100 hospitalized patients for a year and identified 11 viruses that returned to activity. One of the findings may help in the future to identify patients suffering from long-term symptoms of long COVID.

Young customers at a Blinkit branch in Kalyan filmed a rodent near packaged products. The incident follows a series of sanitary inspections at quick-delivery facilities that resulted in license suspensions and corrective orders.

Two suspects were arrested on suspicion of involvement in a brawl that preceded the murder of Eldar Dayan. The two had been questioned in the past regarding the case and will be brought to court tomorrow for a hearing to extend their detention.

A 44-year-old Ashdod resident, who had been missing since the beginning of the month, was found attempting to cross the maritime border illegally. He tried to swim from Eilat to Aqaba, Jordan, before being detained and returned to Israel.

A young Haredi man who arrived at the polling station claimed he received hundreds of shekels to vote according to a list of candidates given to him in advance. "I don't know anyone, I have a list in my pocket." Another voter said he received "a little more" and clarified that in the Knesset elections he would not vote for Likud.

The Police Investigation Department (PID) appealed the Magistrate's Court decision to conclude the proceedings without a conviction. The District Court accepted the appeal and ruled that even in a tense security reality, police officers are expected to "restrain themselves and act professionally." The officer was convicted of reckless and negligent conduct.

A couple traveling in northern Italy stopped at a rest station after failing to wake their 31-year-old son. Medical teams arrived at the scene and pronounced him dead; a suspected cardiac event is currently being investigated.

A 26-year-old man is accused of calling customers after obtaining details of their orders, impersonating a business representative, and obtaining their credit card details. According to the indictment, he used the details to carry out 20 transactions totaling hundreds of thousands of shekels, purchasing, among other things, luxury clothing, shoes, and sunglasses.

The investigation into the suspect, a resident of the city, has concluded and a prosecutor's statement has been filed ahead of an indictment. According to the suspicion, he violently raped the victim earlier this month.

The Magistrate's Court in Ashkelon extended by three days the detention of Ofir Nagar, who was arrested as part of the protection racket affair in the south. The judge noted that there is merit to the defense's claim that the offenses are economic, but there is a fear of obstruction of the investigation. Her defense attorney stated: "This is a woman whose sin, in my opinion, is that she is the...

An inheritance struggle over luxury property in Tel Aviv has concluded in District Court. While a relative claimed an acquaintance manipulated an elderly woman, 'golden' geolocation evidence proved the truth of the signing day, leading to an unequivocal ruling.

Police officers patrolling near the beach noticed two individuals carrying a bag and entering a public garden. A search of one of them revealed a knife, and a search of the area led to the discovery of a mobile phone that had been stolen from a vehicle on HaTayalet Street shortly before.

Renovation workers converting a brewery in Belgium into housing for the homeless found dozens of gold bars that likely belonged to a wealthy 19th-century businessman. Further excavation led to the discovery of British gold coins from the Victorian era.